World Aquatics to include transgender swimmers in 'open category' - ESPN
FUKUOKA, Japan — Swimming will set up an «open category» that will include transgender competitors, the governing body of the sport said Tuesday.
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Naoya Inoue powers to WBO, WBC junior featherweight titles - ESPN
Naoya Inoue cemented himself as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world with a destructive performance: an eighth-round TKO of Stephen Fulton on Tuesday in Tokyo to claim the WBO and WBC junior featherweight titles.
PSG say Saudi's Al Hilal can talk to Mbappe after US$333 million bid: Source
OSAKA, Japan: Paris Saint-Germain have received a world record bid of €300-million (US$333 million) for Kylian Mbappe from Saudi club Al Hilal, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Monday (Jul 24).
World Cup knockout spots within reach for Japan, Spain
AUCKLAND : High-flying Japan and Spain will be eager to build on dominant opening wins in the Women's World Cup by securing knockout berths with a game to spare on Wednesday while Canada face Ireland, needing a victory to ignite their campaign.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr draw with PSG as Neymar sits out despite Mbappe's absence
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr were held to a goalless draw against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday in a pre-season friendly in Japan.
Women's World Cup: Philippines stun co-hosts New Zealand with 1-0 victory
The Philippines made history at their first Women’s World Cup with their first goal and first win Tuesday, holding on under pressure to upset co-hosts New Zealand.
Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1,500m freestyle at World Aquatics Championships - ESPN
FUKUOKA, Japan, — Katie Ledecky eased to her 20th gold medal overall at the World Aquatics Championships, powering to a fifth women's 1,500-meter freestyle title after Matthew Richards led a British 1-2 in the men's 200-meter freestyle on Tuesday.
Richards off to winning start at worlds with British one-two in 200m freestyle
FUKUOKA, Japan : Matthew Richards of Britain finished strongly to capture the gold medal ahead of compatriot Tom Dean in the men's 200 metres freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships on Tuesday with a solid time of one minute, 44.30 seconds.